Auto-focus and zoom module with vibrational actuator and position sensing method

    公开(公告)号:US07580209B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-25

    申请号:US11893940

    申请日:2007-08-17

    IPC分类号: G02B7/02 H02N2/00

    CPC分类号: G02B7/102 H02N2/026 H02N2/04

    摘要: Systems for positioning a functional element, such as an optical lens, include a housing, a primary guide pin coupled to the housing, a functional group that includes the functional element, and a vibrational actuator assembly. The functional group is movably coupled with the primary guide pin and includes a first friction surface and a second friction surface. The first and second friction surfaces are oriented relative to one another at one of an obtuse angle and a straight angle. The vibrational actuator assembly is substantially registered relative to the housing and includes a first drive element and a second drive element. The first drive element is configured to interact with the first friction surface and the second drive element is configured to interact with the second friction surface. The vibrational actuator assembly operates to translate the functional group. Some embodiments include position sensing elements configured to detect position(s) of the functional element(s), and control system(s) configured to operate the actuators based on feedback from the position sensing system(s).

    Zoom module using actuator and lead screw with translating operation
    2.
    发明授权
    Zoom module using actuator and lead screw with translating operation 失效
    变焦模块使用执行器和导螺杆进行平移操作

    公开(公告)号:US07573011B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-11

    申请号:US11888979

    申请日:2007-08-03

    IPC分类号: G02B7/04

    摘要: An optical module includes a first optics group, a second optics group, and an image sensor, wherein the first optics group and second optics group are configured to provide an image having a focus and a magnification to the image sensor. In some embodiments of the present invention, a first optics assembly includes a first optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a first lead screw so that translation of the first lead screw results in translation of the first optics group along an axis of the first lead screw, a first actuator for rotating the first lead screw; and a first sensing target configured to permit detection of rotation of the first lead screw. In some embodiments of the present invention a second optics assembly includes a second optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a second lead screw so that translation of the second lead screw results in translation of the second optics group along an axis of the second lead screw, a second actuator for rotating the second lead screw, and second means for sensing configured to detect rotation of the second lead screw.

    摘要翻译: 光学模块包括第一光学组,第二光学组和图像传感器,其中第一光学组和第二光学组被配置为向图像传感器提供具有焦点和放大率的图像。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第一光学组件包括耦合到第一导螺杆的螺纹部分的第一光学组,使得第一导螺杆的平移导致第一光学组沿着第一导线的轴线的平移 螺杆,用于旋转第一导螺杆的第一致动器; 以及被配置为允许检测第一导螺杆的旋转的第一感测对象。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第二光学组件包括耦合到第二导螺杆的螺纹部分的第二光学组,使得第二导螺杆的平移导致第二光学组沿着第二导螺杆的轴线的平移 用于旋转第二导螺杆的第二致动器和用于检测构造成检测第二导螺杆旋转的感测的第二装置。

    Manufacturable micropositioning system employing sensor target
    3.
    发明授权
    Manufacturable micropositioning system employing sensor target 失效
    使用传感器目标的可制造微定位系统

    公开(公告)号:US07590505B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-15

    申请号:US11888939

    申请日:2007-08-03

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00 G03B13/00

    CPC分类号: G02B7/102 H04N5/2254

    摘要: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods of position sensing that use a sensing target with a pattern of features thereupon, and to positioning modules and systems that position functional elements using such position sensing systems. A position sensing system includes an encoding module and a processing module. The encoding module has an active encoding region through which the sensing target is configured to move. Further, the encoding module is configured to generate a signal based on a portion of the sensing target within the active encoding region. The active encoding region has a dimension greater than the average critical dimension of the pattern of features. The processing module is configured to convert the signal generated into a position data based on an input range condition and an initial position condition.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例涉及使用具有其特征图案的感测对象的位置感测的系统和方法,以及使用这种位置感测系统定位功能元件的模块和系统。 位置感测系统包括编码模块和处理模块。 编码模块具有活动编码区域,感测目标通过该区域被配置为移动。 此外,编码模块被配置为基于活动编码区域内的感测对象的一部分来生成信号。 活动编码区域的尺寸大于特征图案的平均临界尺寸。 处理模块被配置为基于输入范围条件和初始位置条件将生成的信号转换为位置数据。

    Auto-focus and zoom module having a lead screw with its rotation results in translation of an optics group
    4.
    发明授权
    Auto-focus and zoom module having a lead screw with its rotation results in translation of an optics group 有权
    具有旋转导螺杆的自动对焦和变焦模块导致光学组的平移

    公开(公告)号:US07531773B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-12

    申请号:US11514811

    申请日:2006-09-01

    IPC分类号: G02B7/04

    摘要: An optical module includes a first optics group, a second optics group, and an image sensor, wherein the first optics group and second optics group are configured to provide an image having a focus and a magnification to the image sensor. In some embodiments of the present invention, a first optics assembly includes a first optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a first lead screw so that rotation of the first lead screw results in translation of the first optics group along an axis of the first lead screw, a first actuator for rotating the first lead screw; and a first sensing target configured to permit detection of rotation of the first lead screw. In some embodiments of the present invention a second optics assembly includes a second optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a second lead screw so that rotation of the second lead screw results in translation of the second optics group along an axis of the second lead screw, a second actuator for rotating the second lead screw, and second means for sensing configured to detect rotation of the second lead screw.

    摘要翻译: 光学模块包括第一光学组,第二光学组和图像传感器,其中第一光学组和第二光学组被配置为向图像传感器提供具有焦点和放大率的图像。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第一光学组件包括耦合到第一导螺杆的螺纹部分的第一光学组,使得第一导螺杆的旋转导致第一光学组沿着第一导线的轴线的平移 螺杆,用于旋转第一导螺杆的第一致动器; 以及被配置为允许检测第一导螺杆的旋转的第一感测对象。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第二光学组件包括耦合到第二导螺杆的螺纹部分的第二光学组,使得第二导螺杆的旋转导致第二光学组沿着第二导螺杆的轴线的平移 用于旋转第二导螺杆的第二致动器和用于检测构造成检测第二导螺杆旋转的感测的第二装置。

    System for stabilizing an optics assembly during translation
    5.
    发明授权
    System for stabilizing an optics assembly during translation 有权
    用于在平移期间稳定光学组件的系统

    公开(公告)号:US08564715B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-22

    申请号:US13204564

    申请日:2011-08-05

    IPC分类号: H04N5/225 G02B7/02

    摘要: An optical module includes a first optics group, a second optics group, and an image sensor, wherein the first optics group and second optics group are configured to provide an image having a focus and a magnification to the image sensor. In some embodiments of the present invention, a first optics assembly includes a first optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a first lead screw so that rotation of the first lead screw results in translation of the first optics group along an axis of the first lead screw, a first actuator for rotating the first lead screw; and a first sensing target configured to permit detection of rotation of the first lead screw. In some embodiments of the present invention a second optics assembly includes a second optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a second lead screw so that rotation of the second lead screw results in translation of the second optics group along an axis of the second lead screw, a second actuator for rotating the second lead screw, and second means for sensing configured to detect rotation of the second lead screw.

    摘要翻译: 光学模块包括第一光学组,第二光学组和图像传感器,其中第一光学组和第二光学组被配置为向图像传感器提供具有焦点和放大率的图像。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第一光学组件包括耦合到第一导螺杆的螺纹部分的第一光学组,使得第一导螺杆的旋转导致第一光学组沿着第一导线的轴线的平移 螺杆,用于旋转第一导螺杆的第一致动器; 以及被配置为允许检测第一导螺杆的旋转的第一感测对象。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第二光学组件包括耦合到第二导螺杆的螺纹部分的第二光学组,使得第二导螺杆的旋转导致第二光学组沿着第二导螺杆的轴线的平移 用于旋转第二导螺杆的第二致动器和用于检测构造成检测第二导螺杆旋转的感测的第二装置。

    Backlash prevention system and method
    6.
    发明授权
    Backlash prevention system and method 有权
    防撞系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08018528B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-13

    申请号:US12317132

    申请日:2008-12-18

    IPC分类号: H04N5/225

    摘要: An optical module includes a first optics group, a second optics group, and an image sensor, wherein the first optics group and second optics group are configured to provide an image having a focus and a magnification to the image sensor. In some embodiments of the present invention, a first optics assembly includes a first optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a first lead screw so that rotation of the first lead screw results in translation of the first optics group along an axis of the first lead screw, a first actuator for rotating the first lead screw; and a first sensing target configured to permit detection of rotation of the first lead screw. In some embodiments of the present invention a second optics assembly includes a second optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a second lead screw so that rotation of the second lead screw results in translation of the second optics group along an axis of the second lead screw, a second actuator for rotating the second lead screw, and second means for sensing configured to detect rotation of the second lead screw.

    摘要翻译: 光学模块包括第一光学组,第二光学组和图像传感器,其中第一光学组和第二光学组被配置为向图像传感器提供具有焦点和放大率的图像。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第一光学组件包括耦合到第一导螺杆的螺纹部分的第一光学组,使得第一导螺杆的旋转导致第一光学组沿着第一导线的轴线的平移 螺杆,用于旋转第一导螺杆的第一致动器; 以及被配置为允许检测第一导螺杆的旋转的第一感测对象。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第二光学组件包括耦合到第二导螺杆的螺纹部分的第二光学组,使得第二导螺杆的旋转导致第二光学组沿着第二导螺杆的轴线的平移 用于旋转第二导螺杆的第二致动器和用于检测构造成检测第二导螺杆旋转的感测的第二装置。

    Auto-focus and zoom module with vibrational actuator and position sensing method

    公开(公告)号:US07623301B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-24

    申请号:US12287469

    申请日:2008-10-08

    IPC分类号: G02B15/14 G02B7/02

    CPC分类号: G02B7/102 H02N2/026 H02N2/04

    摘要: Systems for positioning a functional element, such as an optical lens, include a housing, a primary guide pin coupled to the housing, a functional group that includes the functional element, and a vibrational actuator assembly. The functional group is movably coupled with the primary guide pin and includes a first friction surface and a second friction surface. The first and second friction surfaces are oriented relative to one another at one of an obtuse angle and a straight angle. The vibrational actuator assembly is substantially registered relative to the housing and includes a first drive element and a second drive element. The first drive element is configured to interact with the first friction surface and the second drive element is configured to interact with the second friction surface. The vibrational actuator assembly operates to translate the functional group. Some embodiments include position sensing elements configured to detect position(s) of the functional element(s), and control system(s) configured to operate the actuators based on feedback from the position sensing system(s).

    Zoom module using rotational actuator with anti-lock feature, even force distribution and shock damage prevention methods
    8.
    发明申请
    Zoom module using rotational actuator with anti-lock feature, even force distribution and shock damage prevention methods 失效
    变焦模块采用旋转执行器,具有防锁功能,均匀的力分布和防冲击损坏的预防方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080074528A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-27

    申请号:US11888979

    申请日:2007-08-03

    IPC分类号: H04N3/14 G03B13/30 G03B17/08

    摘要: An optical module includes a first optics group, a second optics group, and an image sensor, wherein the first optics group and second optics group are configured to provide an image having a focus and a magnification to the image sensor. In some embodiments of the present invention, a first optics assembly includes a first optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a first lead screw so that translation of the first lead screw results in translation of the first optics group along an axis of the first lead screw, a first actuator for rotating the first lead screw; and a first sensing target configured to permit detection of rotation of the first lead screw. In some embodiments of the present invention a second optics assembly includes a second optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a second lead screw so that translation of the second lead screw results in translation of the second optics group along an axis of the second lead screw, a second actuator for rotating the second lead screw, and second means for sensing configured to detect rotation of the second lead screw.

    摘要翻译: 光学模块包括第一光学组,第二光学组和图像传感器,其中第一光学组和第二光学组被配置为向图像传感器提供具有焦点和放大率的图像。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第一光学组件包括耦合到第一导螺杆的螺纹部分的第一光学组,使得第一导螺杆的平移导致第一光学组沿着第一导线的轴线的平移 螺杆,用于旋转第一导螺杆的第一致动器; 以及被配置为允许检测第一导螺杆的旋转的第一感测对象。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第二光学组件包括耦合到第二导螺杆的螺纹部分的第二光学组,使得第二导螺杆的平移导致第二光学组沿着第二导螺杆的轴线的平移 用于旋转第二导螺杆的第二致动器和用于检测构造成检测第二导螺杆旋转的感测的第二装置。

    Auto-focus and zoom module
    9.
    发明申请
    Auto-focus and zoom module 有权
    自动对焦和变焦模块

    公开(公告)号:US20070053672A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-08

    申请号:US11514811

    申请日:2006-09-01

    IPC分类号: G03B17/00

    摘要: An optical module includes a first optics group, a second optics group, and an image sensor, wherein the first optics group and second optics group are configured to provide an image having a focus and a magnification to the image sensor. In some embodiments of the present invention, a first optics assembly includes a first optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a first lead screw so that rotation of the first lead screw results in translation of the first optics group along an axis of the first lead screw, a first actuator for rotating the first lead screw; and a first sensing target configured to permit detection of rotation of the first lead screw. In some embodiments of the present invention a second optics assembly includes a second optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a second lead screw so that rotation of the second lead screw results in translation of the second optics group along an axis of the second lead screw, a second actuator for rotating the second lead screw, and second means for sensing configured to detect rotation of the second lead screw.

    摘要翻译: 光学模块包括第一光学组,第二光学组和图像传感器,其中第一光学组和第二光学组被配置为向图像传感器提供具有焦点和放大率的图像。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第一光学组件包括耦合到第一导螺杆的螺纹部分的第一光学组,使得第一导螺杆的旋转导致第一光学组沿着第一导线的轴线的平移 螺杆,用于旋转第一导螺杆的第一致动器; 以及被配置为允许检测第一导螺杆的旋转的第一感测对象。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第二光学组件包括耦合到第二导螺杆的螺纹部分的第二光学组,使得第二导螺杆的旋转导致第二光学组沿着第二导螺杆的轴线的平移 用于旋转第二导螺杆的第二致动器和用于检测构造成检测第二导螺杆旋转的感测的第二装置。

    SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING AN OPTICS ASSEMBLY DURING TRANSLATION
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING AN OPTICS ASSEMBLY DURING TRANSLATION 有权
    用于在翻译期间稳定光学组件的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110292526A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-01

    申请号:US13204564

    申请日:2011-08-05

    IPC分类号: G02B7/02

    摘要: An optical module includes a first optics group, a second optics group, and an image sensor, wherein the first optics group and second optics group are configured to provide an image having a focus and a magnification to the image sensor. In some embodiments of the present invention, a first optics assembly includes a first optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a first lead screw so that rotation of the first lead screw results in translation of the first optics group along an axis of the first lead screw, a first actuator for rotating the first lead screw; and a first sensing target configured to permit detection of rotation of the first lead screw. In some embodiments of the present invention a second optics assembly includes a second optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a second lead screw so that rotation of the second lead screw results in translation of the second optics group along an axis of the second lead screw, a second actuator for rotating the second lead screw, and second means for sensing configured to detect rotation of the second lead screw.

    摘要翻译: 光学模块包括第一光学组,第二光学组和图像传感器,其中第一光学组和第二光学组被配置为向图像传感器提供具有焦点和放大率的图像。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第一光学组件包括耦合到第一导螺杆的螺纹部分的第一光学组,使得第一导螺杆的旋转导致第一光学组沿着第一导线的轴线的平移 螺杆,用于旋转第一导螺杆的第一致动器; 以及被配置为允许检测第一导螺杆的旋转的第一感测对象。 在本发明的一些实施例中,第二光学组件包括耦合到第二导螺杆的螺纹部分的第二光学组,使得第二导螺杆的旋转导致第二光学组沿着第二导螺杆的轴线的平移 用于旋转第二导螺杆的第二致动器和用于检测构造成检测第二导螺杆旋转的感测的第二装置。